This Christmas Eve we did things in a different order than most years and we really loved the results. We always read and talk about the Christmas story from Luke. Usually we do that first thing after dinner, then we open one present and then go to bed. The boys were wired all through dinner asking, way too many times, if they could open their present yet. When the time came to read and tell the Christmas story, I didn't like that their thoughts were so preoccupied with the present that they would get to open. So this year we opened one present first (our choice). I had made Riley and Jeremy both photo albums full of pictures! They LOVED it! They couldn't have been more happy or appreciative! After they had some time to look at them, we proceeded with the christmas songs and story! It was great because I really felt like their thoughts were turned towards the real meaning of Christmas for the time.
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Riley is getting so big!! The boys are so handsome!!
Tom
That is such a great way to do it, I will have to remember that for next time. This year we had the kids tell the story that night to my parents and siblings as to help them calm down and not jump around, but it still wasn't very successful :o)
the order definitely makes a difference!
we always open 1 present (our choice, as well) which is new pj's so they look cute the next morning in their new jammies. then we read the night before christmas and we end with the scripture story in luke!
it's a great tradition!
I love reading about traditions. As I am always trying to come up with traditions to bring into our family. I love the present opening and reading a story. I'll have to do that next year.
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